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Strathclyde Fire & Rescue advocate attending an organised firework display.
Please contact your Local Authority for details on organised events.

Despite annual safety warnings, fireworks night still ends in disaster for far too many families. Strathclyde Fire & Rescue would like to remind everyone, that at this time of year, thousands of families will gamble with their safety, by failing to plan garden firework displays properly.

The period between 23 October and 12 November is the peak for 5th November related fire incidents.

A simple sparkler reaches a temperature of up to 2000°C over 15 times the boiling point of water. A rocket can travel up to 2.4km (150 miles) per hour. All kinds of fireworks need handling with extreme care.

With the introduction of new legislation on the misuse of fireworks, these new regulations will improve safety and stamp out anti-social behaviour ahead of the fireworks season: -

  • it is illegal for retailers to sell fireworks to anyone under 18 years old
  • retailers are not allowed to sell fireworks which are louder than 120 decibels
  • it is now illegal to let off fireworks between 11pm and 7am
  • it is an offence to throw or set off fireworks in a street or public place
  • it is also illegal for anyone under 18 to possess fireworks in public.

Firework safety is normally an issue at specific times of the year - when fireworks are widely available, for example Bonfire Night and New Year Celebrations, including the Chinese New Year and Diwali.

Please follow the guidance on the attached leaflets for a safe and enjoyable fireworks night.

Firework Code
Asian languages leaflet.
Fireworks code Asian languages leaflet
FireworksAsian.pdf 		Firework Code
Adults leaflet.
Fireworks code adults leaflet
FireworksAdultLeaflet.pdf
Firework Code
Kids leaflet.
Fireworks code kids leaflet
FireworksChildsLeaflet.pdf 		Firework Code
Pet owners leaflet.
Fireworks code pet owners leaflet
SSPCAFireworksGuide.pdf

Strathclyde Fire & Rescue advocate attending an organised firework display.
Please contact your Local Authority for details on organised events.

Useful Links:
www.dontgivefireahome.com
http://www.berr.gov.uk/fireworks/